Senior Analytical Chemist

CK Group is recruiting for an Senior Analytical Chemist based in Leamington Spa on a full time permanent role.This role will provide quality control support to the manufacturing process using analytical techniques.
The Company:
Our client is a leading recycling specialist company offering their service to polymer industries.
Location:
The site is based in Leamington Spa and is commutable from Northampton, Lutterworth, Rushden, Rugby, Coventry and Birmingham.
Your duties and responsibilities will involve:

• Supervise analytical chemists.
• Routine operation of GC-MS, GC-FID and XRF instruments.
• To conduct extractions and standard wet chemistry test.
• Complete all documentation to UKAS and internal standards.
• Assist in R+D activities.
• Contribute to all laboratory health and safety requirements.
• Help maintain and improve the lab internal quality systems.

Your Background:

• Degree in chemistry or a closely related subject is required.
• Higher qualifications particularly analytical chemistry related would be an advantage.
• Hands on experience of GC-MS is required.
• Analytical experience in a commercial setting is essential, preferably exceeding 5 years.
• Experience working to ISO17025 is expected.
• Experience with UKAS auditing would be useful especially if the candidate was involved in corrective actions.
• Experience related to polymers, particularly Polypropylene would be an advantage.

Benefits:
Private Medical, pension, life assurance, bonus, eligibility for company Stock Option scheme
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence.